Higher education is so much more than an academic adventure, it provides an energised backdrop for a meeting of minds and an opportunity for lifelong friendships to form. Recognising the importance of helping to bring students together, with the knowledge icebreakers are … [Read more...]
A Kiwi on the world stage
In 2017, Luke Hempleman achieved something that many could only dream of - he took the stage at the Globe Theatre in London. Having been selected as part of the Young Shakespeare Company - a select team of 24 who would travel to London - Luke was able to enjoy a completely … [Read more...]
Lights, camera, oddities, action!
If you never thought that quirky summer job with that very idiosyncratic employer could find you fame and fortune, think again. Sam Harris has taken what is a rite of passage for many coming of age and turned it into a side-tickling series of stories that he hopes are destined … [Read more...]
Read our 2016/17 annual review
The 2016/17 Annual review contains some great stories about our work and the students and staff we have helped over the past 18 months. Take a read here… … [Read more...]
Big ups for Cupcycle
Brightly coloured reusable coffee cups are in circulation at Ara Institute of Canterbury’s city campus thanks to two passionate Ara students. Hilary Munro and Lily Hall are studying degrees in Sustainability and Outdoor Education. As part of a sustainability paper they … [Read more...]